Macintosh Finder: Print Directory Workaround



I have a problem printing a disk directory from the Finder while in "View
by Name" mode (running System Software 6.0.5 with the LaserWriter 6.0.1 and
5.2 drivers).

Black areas are printed on the pages along with the correct information.
Sometimes, the areas are narrow, running along the right side of the page.
Other times, the areas are broad, running right through the middle of the
page. It is NOT a problem with the toner cartridge, as the black areas
have a definite pattern like a scaled graphic character.

When you choose Print Directory for the directory of a folder or disk that
has one or more locked files, and with the view set to something other than
Icon or Small Icon, the pixels for the padlock are printed like fat bits on
top of (or next to) the text. The size of the padlock (usually very
distorted) varies.

You can work around the problem under MultiFinder by turning on background
printing.

This has been fixed in System 7.


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012